Field Trips
A wild field trip in the Big Country!
Serving over 129 school districts from 51 counties.
Spring Season Field Trips for 2025 are fully booked
Fall Season Field Trips for 2025 requests are open!
Group Field Trips
We can’t wait to see you and your students at the zoo. Please submit a Zoo Field Trip Request Form, as there is limited space daily. ALL organizations must submit a Field Trip Request Form to receive the group rate admission seven days in advance. Thank you for helping us make your visit a success.
Field Trip Rates
- Students (PreK-7th grade) – $6.50 each
- Students (8th-12th grade) – $8.00 each
- Teachers – $8.00 each
- Field trip rates must be paid as a group in one transaction on arrival, accept credit card, cash, or check
- Parents and siblings not paying with the group are subject to a regular admission rate
*There is no fee for Abilene or Wylie ISD Field Trips for students or school personnel
Field Trip Add-Ons
Add an educational experience featuring an Ambassador Animal your students can touch!
- $50 minimum
- $2.25 per student
- Students & Teachers only is preferred
- 20-30 minutes
- Time Blocks: 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 11:30 AM
- Class sizes are limited to 50 per classroom
*These rates apply to all groups including Abilene or Wylie ISD
Teacher resources
The following resources will provide vital information for an exciting, safe, and stress-free trip with your students.
Lunch Rental Venue
Are you planning on being at the zoo on a busy field trip day? Enjoy a 2-hour rental in our outdoor pavilion with picnic tables.
Field Trips
You’re sure to have a wild time at the Abilene Zoo! You can add giraffe feeding, train rides, and carousel tokens to your zoo trip! You can contact zoo.education@abilenetx.gov for more information.
